Picture a sun-soaked day in Seville, surrounded by nature and monuments, while you participate in an exciting scavenger hunt in the most beautiful park in the city.

On the Andalusia Day, celebrated every year on February 28, we took our students on a scavenger hunt that brought together two teams: the dynamic duo of Joseph and Becky, and the unstoppable force of Shelley and Cathy. The chosen place for this adventure? It was none other than the beautiful Parque María Luisa!

The Starting Line

The scavenger hunt kicked off at Glorieta de Goya, a charming spot right outside the park. Teams received the questions they needed to answer, and they set off to conquer the mysteries of Seville's most enchanting park.

Navigating Through Art and History

The adventure led the teams to Glorieta de Bécquer, named after the famous Romantic writer Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, where our students learned more about the poet and his work.

Our next stop was the iconic Plaza de España, a stunning combination of the Renaissance and Moorish architectural styles. Our students wandered around the place where many movies were filmed! Wouldn’t you feel like a movie star, too?

Strolling along the park, the teams found themselves at Glorieta de los Hermanos Álvarez Quintero, famous Sevillian playwrights. The ambience of the park added a touch of drama to their adventure as the teams learned about the brothers’ plays.

Next Stop: Glorieta de los Toreros and Glorieta de Cervantes
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Glorieta de los Toreros, a nod to Spain's famous bullfighters, brought the excitement of the bullfighting ring into our scavenger hunt. Matador moves? Check! Our students had to look very carefully at all the tiles to find the hidden Nazarenes, the protagonists of Spain’s Holy Week (Semana Santa).
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Then came Glorieta de Cervantes, paying tribute to Miguel de Cervantes. Amidst the lush greenery, the tiles narrated the story of Don Quixote, the famous knight of La Mancha who always had his loyal squire Sancho Panza by his side.

The Final Stretch: Plaza de América

The grand finale unfolded at Plaza de América, where the teams gathered to check their answers. Laughter and a shared sense of accomplishment filled the air as the participants eagerly awaited the final results. In a surprising twist, both teams emerged victorious with a tie. Who says there is only one winner?

A Tie, A Toast, and Prizes
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With both teams emerging as champions, it was time to celebrate! Each participant received a beautiful Seville-themed apron, which represented the vibrant culture of the city, and a cava bottle to share the victory with the whole squad. Friendship, fun, and fizzy drinks – what more could you ask for? Look at their happy faces!

Embarking on an excursion through the streets of Seville, our students recently took the lead and each of them was tasked with presenting one of the legendary tales of Seville in Spanish. Despite the challenge, they all did an amazing job!

The legend of Justa and Rufina

Becky captivated us with the legend of Justa and Rufina. As the story goes, these two sisters were potters by trade, creating exquisite ceramics in the city. When they refused to sell their wares for a religious festival, their workshop was destroyed. The sisters, firm in their beliefs, defended their faith but ended being executed. It is said that the angels carried them to heaven and became the patrons of Seville. Becky's animated storytelling brought this tale to life against the backdrop of Seville's cathedral.

The legend of the beautiful Susona
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Walking by the ancient Jewish quarter, Shelley immersed us in the romantic legend of Susona, a tale of unrequited love and treason. Susona, a beautiful young Jewish woman, fell in love with a Christian nobleman. Blinded by love, she betrayed her father by reporting his revolutionary intentions to save her lover. Heartbroken after the death of his father, she devoted herself to helping others in need and demanded her head to be hung from the door of her house after her death as a warning of the consequences of her actions. In the so-called Calle de la Muerte (Death Street), Shelley told the story calmly but with full determination.

The legend of the Head of King Don Pedro
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Joseph concluded our excursion with the mysterious legend of the Head of King Don Pedro. In the dark corners of Seville's history, the legend tells of a king who met a tragic end, with his head separated from his body. The narrative unfolded as Joseph detailed the story in front of the niche that portrays the figure of the king.

Seville, with its ancient charm and mystical ambience, proved to be the perfect setting for students to explore and share these captivating legends. The excursion helped them to improve their language skills as they presented these legends in Spanish! The echoes of Justa and Rufina, Susona, and the Head of King Don Pedro linger in the air, leaving an indelible mark on our students' memories.

If you want to see our students telling these legends, visit our Instagram account!